1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1996 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1996 Subaru Legacy is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru Legacy (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 510 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Subaru Legacy (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.

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